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Canon 17mm tilt-shift: architectural shots
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:53 pm    Post subject: Canon 17mm tilt-shift: architectural shots Reply with quote
On many occasions it is a blessing to have a 17mm tilt-shift lens.
Or shall I say THE 17mm tilt-shift, since there is no competition.
Of course it is ultra-expensive.
However, it has fulfilled my high expectations.

These photos are all handheld at f/9. The lens was at least 6mm shifted.
It is better to use a tripod with this lens.
Even a tiny move can have a dramatic effect.

This is the old city of Xanthi, in north-east Greece. It has its very own color.

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This is a flare-resistance test. Impressive result, I think.


PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, I'm stunned. I didn't think Canon was able to make a wide angle this good. Shocked


PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Many thanks for sharing! Rare opportunity to see pictures taken with this lens.


PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote:
Wow, I'm stunned. I didn't think Canon was able to make a wide angle this good. Shocked



Orio, yes, I've seen charts and I've seen sample photos, and they all scream, this lens is superb.

The only thing (besides price) that's keeping me slightly reserved is the utter inability for the lens to take filters due to the huge protruding front element. I wonder if I should get the 24mm F4IIL instead, which arguably is even better.


However, seeing what the 17mm can do because of that extra 7mm like these pictures.... dayum. I think it just has to be the 17mm.


PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I mean, the other Canon wides that I saw were crap.
Hence my surprise.
It's like if all of a sudden Kevin Costner made a movie in which he showed he could act. Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
rawhead wrote:
Orio wrote:
Wow, I'm stunned. I didn't think Canon was able to make a wide angle this good. Shocked



Orio, yes, I've seen charts and I've seen sample photos, and they all scream, this lens is superb.

The only thing (besides price) that's keeping me slightly reserved is the utter inability for the lens to take filters due to the huge protruding front element. I wonder if I should get the 24mm F4IIL instead, which arguably is even better.


However, seeing what the 17mm can do because of that extra 7mm like these pictures.... dayum. I think it just has to be the 17mm.


I also had a difficulty to choose between the 17mm and the 24mm.
Well, it is simple: 1.4X + 17mm = 24mm Smile
Optically they are both very very good.
And the shots above cannot be taken with a 24mm.
Even with the 17mm I could not cover the whole building.
I am happy I chose the 17mm (my bank account is not).

The only problem is that huge, unprotected, front element and the even bigger lens cap.
You need a suitcase to carry this lens Sad


PostPosted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 5:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
impressive perfect lens, and nice city
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